• Int. J. Dermatol. · Jan 1995

    Case Reports

    Mixed diquat/paraquat-induced burns.

    • M Ronnen, B Klin, and S Suster.
    • Department of Dermatology, Chaim Sheba, Barzilai, Ashkelon, Israel.
    • Int. J. Dermatol. 1995 Jan 1; 34 (1): 23-5.

    BackgroundDucatalon is a bipyridylium herbicide containing a mixture of diquat and paraquat, and is used in agriculture. Adverse reactions due to contact of this compound with the skin have rarely been described.Case ReportsTwo men were seen for severe pain due to extensive chemical burns in the perineal and scrotal regions, caused by leaking of Ducatalon from defective equipment used for spraying the herbicide. The lesions responded well to treatment with topical silver sulfadiazine, combined with systemic antibiotics. The damaged skin healed without scarring within a few days. The lesions have not recurred after the faulty spraying apparatus was replaced.ConclusionDirect contact of the skin with Ducatalon may lead to severe chemical burns. Proper precautions should be taken by the personnel handling this compound, with particular attention to the integrity of the equipment used for spraying the herbicide.

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